Roark vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roark

Boy #5,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"distinguished ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Roark Rank #5,920

Zed Rank #6,081

Roark is more popular, ranked #5920 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Roark or Zed more popular?

Roark is more popular, ranked #5920 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Roark and Zed mean?

Roark means "distinguished ruler" (Old Irish origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Roark and Zed boy or girl names?

Roark is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.